Texas Border Business
WASHINGTON, DC – April 29, 2026 – Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) released the following statement after the House moved by voice vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and end the 76-day shutdown:
“I welcome this long-overdue, bipartisan step to reopen DHS and make sure our workforce receives the pay they earned. This welcome action ends a 76-day shutdown and delivers certainty for the frontline personnel who protect our country and serve our communities every day.
“Our frontline personnel never stepped back from their mission. They secured our airports, responded to disasters, protected major events, and defended critical infrastructure across the nation. Here in South Texas, families rely on their work every single day, and they kept showing up no matter what.
“I made clear throughout this process that homeland security funding carries real consequences for our communities. A shutdown delays emergency response, weakens cyber defenses, and creates unnecessary strain on the workforce families who keep our country safe.
“As a senior appropriator, I’ll keep fighting to deliver results for South Texas, support our workforce, and ensure our national security agencies have the resources they need to succeed.”
